The Advocate: Ben Grubbs’ injury has Saints interior line living in limbo

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Ben Grubbs’ injury has Saints interior line living in limbo

this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — What a mess on the Saints interior line.
Neither second-year pro Tim Lelito nor veteran Jonathan Goodwin have stepped forward during the first nine days of training camp to become the front-runner at center, holding ...

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — What a mess on the Saints interior line.

Neither second-year pro Tim Lelito nor veteran Jonathan Goodwin have stepped forward during the first nine days of training camp to become the front-runner at center, holding back defensive teammates during drills, as well as each other.

Perhaps the best, new option is Senio Kelemete, a former fifth-round draft pick of Arizona in the 2012. Kelemete, whose versatility allows him to play guard and tackle, earned first-team snaps Monday at center.

“He’s had a ton of reps, and I would say he’s been pretty impressive,” Payton said in advance of Friday night’s preseason opener at St. Louis. “Because of the injury up front — we’re waiting for Grubbs to get back — listen, he knows what to do, and I think he’s handled it pretty well.”